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Creative Director, Art

VML · Chicago, Illinois, United States; Kansas City, Missouri, United States; New York, New York, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
79 days
VML's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of VML's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at VML
high
582 stale, 8 reposted of 582 open
Hiring momentum
227 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from VML's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for VML.

About this role

As a Creative Director, Art at VML, you will be actively involved in leading and executing high-level concepting and art direction, particularly focusing on TV, film, and brand campaigns. You will collaborate closely with a small team to produce work, manage TV briefs from inception to completion, and drive new business pitches with innovative visual ideas while fostering a culture that values work-life balance.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of VML as an employer.

What you need

  • Extensive experience in art direction and creative leadership in an agency setting
  • A portfolio with significant TV, film, branding, and integrated campaign work
  • Exceptional conceptual thinking paired with strong hands-on execution
  • Proven ability to present and sell creative work to clients, especially in high-stakes new business scenarios
  • Deep understanding of the broadcast and video production process
  • A genuine passion for the craft and a desire to mentor and elevate the talent around you

What you get

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Hybrid work approach with teams in the office an average of four days a week

Worth weighing

  • Base salary range is quite broad, from $100,000 to $230,000, which may lead to variability in offers based on individual qualifications
  • Emphasis on a high-output culture may require strong time management skills

Summarised from VML's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by VML on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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